National Mall and Memorial Parks

Designation:

Location: District of Columbia

📘 Park Overview

This is where the nation comes to remember and where history is made. As “America’s Front Yard,” the National Mall and Memorial Parks is home to many of our country’s most iconic memorials telling the story of people and events that shaped us as a nation. Each year, millions of people come to recreate, commemorate presidential legacies, honor our veterans, and make their voices heard.

🌤 Weather Information

Washington, DC has all four seasons. Humidity will make the temps feel hotter in summer and colder in winter. Spring (March - May) Temp: Average high is 65.5 degrees with a low of 46.5 degrees Summer (June - August) Temp: Average high is 86 degrees with a low of 68.5 degrees. Can get into the 100s. Fall (September - November) Temp: Average high is 68 degrees with a low of 51.5 degrees Winter (December - February) Temp: Average high is 45 degrees with a low of 30 degrees (Source: www.usclimatedata.com)

🚗 Directions

National Mall and Memorial Parks preserves more than one thousand acres of federal parkland in Washington, DC, including: the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, DC War Memorial, and East and West Potomac Parks; Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site, Ford's Theatre National Historic Site.

Images

Aerial of the west side of National Mall and Memorial Parks

Honoring our Nation

Credit: NPS Photo

Aerial View of the Washington Monument and sites north

From Founding Father to Presidents Park

Credit: NPS Photo

Aerial View of the East End of the National Mall

From Founding Father to Capitol

Credit: NPS Photo

Reflection on Washington Monument along pool with US Capitol in background

Looking East from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool with Washington Monument and US Capitol in view

Credit: NPS/RMendoza

Aerial view from West to East showing Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and US Capitol

A 2 mile stretch view of the National Mall from Lincoln Memorial to US Capitol

Credit: Library of Congress/Carol Highsmith

Activities

Boating
Arts and Culture
Wildlife Watching
Shopping
Golf
Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Bookstore and Park Store
Birdwatching
Biking
Mini-Golf
Road Biking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Fishing
Guided Tours
Live Music
Museum Exhibits
Junior Ranger Program
Cultural Demonstrations

Topics

Animals
Wars and Conflicts
African American Heritage
Korean War
Social Movements
Climate Change
World War II
Women's History
Civil Rights
Civil War
Monuments and Memorials
Vietnam War
Voting Rights and Suffrage

Operating Hours

Sunday

All Day

Monday

All Day

Tuesday

All Day

Wednesday

All Day

Thursday

All Day

Friday

All Day

Saturday

All Day

Entrance Fees

No entrance fees listed.

Entrance Passes

No entrance passes listed.

3-Day Weather Forecast

Saturday, Jul 25

Sunny

High: 87.1°F | Low: 69.1°F

Humidity: 61%

Wind: 5.4 mph

Rain Chance: 17%

UV Index: 7.9

Sunrise: 06:03 AM

Sunset: 08:26 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (90%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 69.1°F

Cloud Cover: 17%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Sunday, Jul 26

Sunny

High: 88.3°F | Low: 64.5°F

Humidity: 64%

Wind: 7.6 mph

Rain Chance: 63%

UV Index: 8.5

Sunrise: 06:04 AM

Sunset: 08:25 PM

Moon: Waxing Gibbous (95%)

Visibility: 6 mi

Dew Point: 67.7°F

Cloud Cover: 63%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Monday, Jul 27

Patchy rain nearby

High: 88.3°F | Low: 64.1°F

Humidity: 78%

Wind: 6.5 mph

Rain Chance: 77%

UV Index: 8.4

Sunrise: 06:05 AM

Sunset: 08:24 PM

Moon: Full Moon (99%)

Visibility: 4 mi

Dew Point: 69.6°F

Cloud Cover: 77%

Pressure: N/A mb

Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A

Ozone: N/A

EPA Index: N/A

Park Alerts

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM closed Feb. 20-22 Park Closure

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument will be closed on February 20-22, 2026, due to repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hains Point Closed Until Further Notice Park Closure

Ohio Drive is closed until further notice from East Potomac Golf Links to Hains Point and back due to snow. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Road Closures June 28-July 12, 2026 Park Closure

Some park roads will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians June 28 through July 12, 2026, to support July 4th related activities. Check our Alerts & Conditions page for a list of roads, additional closures, and updates.

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Road and Area Closures July 3-5, 2026 Park Closure

Some areas of the parks and roads will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians July 3-5, 2026 in addition to other road closures currently in place. These areas may also be intermittently closed through for event setup and cleanup through July 9, 2026. Check our Alerts & Conditions page for a list of roads, additional closures, and updates.

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Washington Monument closed one day each month for maintenance Information

BY MONTH 2026 CLOSURE DATES JANUARY8 (THU) FEBRUARY3 (TUE) MARCH4 (WED) APRIL6 (MON) MAY7 (THU) JUNE2 (TUE) JULY8 (WED) AUGUST3 (MON) SEPTEMBER10 (THU) OCTOBER5 (MON) NOVEMBER4 (WED) DECEMBER8 (TUE)

Old Post Office Tower is Closed Information

The Old Post Office Tower has been closed to the public while the building’s owner, the General Services Administration, determines the future ownership and management of the Old Post Office building, including tower operations and public access. The National Park Service is proud to have operated the tower for the past 42 years, welcoming millions of visitors during that time.

Washington Monument Closed on Saturday, Feb. 7 Park Closure

The Washington Monument will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 7 due to extreme cold temperatures.

Washington Monument is closed on Tuesday, April 7 Park Closure

The Washington Monument will be closed on Tuesday, April 7 due to ongoing issues related to a power outage; the monument is expected to reopen on Wednesday. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Nightly closure of 23rd Street from Independence Ave. to Lincoln Memorial Information

23rd Street SW will be closed to all vehicles between Independence Avenue and the Lincoln Memorial nightly from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for emergency Pepco gas line repairs. The work will begin on Tuesday, March 24 and is expected to take approximately four weeks. For additional information, please contact PEPCO at 202-872--2680.

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Lincoln Memorial elevator closed night of April 7-8 Information

The elevator at the Lincoln Memorial, which takes visitors from the ground level to the chamber, will be out of service for maintenance from 11 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Early closures on the National Mall - March 16, 2026 Park Closure

Due to forecast severe weather, the Washington Monument will close at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26. Additionally, Ohio Drive from East Potomac Golf Links to Hains Point will close at 1 p.m. All visitor services and interpretive programs are cancelled for the afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM Closed for Maintenance Information

Belmont-Paul Women's Equality NM will be closed for the weekend for a maintenance issue.

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Temporary Closures While World War II Memorial Updates Lighting, Fountains Information

The World War II Memorial is undergoing a modernization of its fountains and lighting to address aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and enhance the appearance of the memorial. Visitors may find temporary closures of parts of the memorial during their visit. For your safety and the safety of the contractors, please respect any area closures you encounter. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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